'FLOWER SEEDS FOR FLORISTS 
BALL STOCKS 
NON-BRANCHING 
HE following varieties are the only ones we are familiar with that are dependably 
non-branching and of good cut flower colors. We are working on other colors 
and expect to have one or two additional ones to offer next season. 
LILAC-LAVENDER. 
The I eading market color, a rich clear live lavender, long-stemmed, producing a high 
proportion of double flowers, our strain averaging 70% to 72%. The percentage of 
non-branching is fully 99%. 
CHAMOIS PINK. 
Apricot or chamois pink. A highly attractive and valuable cut flower color, par¬ 
ticularly under artificial light. Of more compact habit than Lilac-lavender, and ten 
days earlier flowering. A first class commercial color that should not be missed. Our 
present season’s stock is up to about 60% double. Available in trade packets only. 
The past season our strain of Chamois Pink sold out early,- we depended on the stock 
of a California grower that we were assured was up to 60% double. We much regret 
that our trial check of this showed it down to 20% double. If you received any 
of this stock we regret it. 
BALL WHITE. 
An extra long stiff-stemmed white faintly tinged rose. Easily used for a clear white. 
This variety continues to produce one to two weak breaks from about the base of the 
long flower spikes. These breaks are easily rubbed out and should be before they 
lengthen. A high class commercial variety, with long heavy flower spikes. Produces 
about 60% doubles. 
BALL DWARF WHITE. 
Identical with Ball White except that it is not nearly so tall but stems are long enough 
for cutting, especially if grown on ground beds. Produces about 65% doubles. 
Seed limited */2 trade packets only. 
RUBY. 
Rich crimson-red. Long-stemmed, strictly non-branching and produces around 65% 
doubles. Some of this strong color is called for in any cut flower market. This variety 
is practically identical in color with Illusion. 
Prices on each of the above separate colors: V& Tr. Pkt. 50c; Tr. Pkt. 1000 seeds 
$1.00; V 4 oz. $2.75; 1/2 oz. $5.00; 1 oz. $9.00. 
BALL STOCKS MIXTURE. 
A combination of the above colors proportioned as required for most cut flower work. 
Price: Tr. Pkt. 75c; Vi oz. $2.25; 1 oz. $8.00. 
Note: Our supply of Non-branching Stocks will not be ready for ship¬ 
ment until late July. All orders accepted subject to crop shortage. 
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